Ōtautahi Christchurch is a vibrant, energetic city where urban regeneration, creativity and innovation thrive.
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Canterbury prides itself as one of the most accessible regions in New Zealand. Home to the second largest city in the country, Christchurch, the region has everything you need for an authentic Kiwi experience.

Christchurch is the gateway to the Canterbury region and the spectacular experiences you will have within the South Island of New Zealand. Explore the range of activities and attractions we have on offer.

The new Holiday Inn Express Christchurch hotel will sit conveniently in the Christchurch CBD and a mere 100 metres from the new convention centre due to open in 2019. The property will also be within reach of “The Frame”, a large green space featuring cafes and restaurants, cycle paths, walkways and large landscaped areas for festivals and events. IHG also has a Crowne Plaza hotel currently under construction in Christchurch due to open mid-2017.

Holiday Inn Express is a high quality select service brand providing guests with ‘everything they need and nothing they don’t’. Guests at Holiday Inn Express Christchurch will enjoy a smart and convenient stay which includes the essentials such as free and fast wi-fi available in guest rooms and throughout the hotel; Free Express Start™ Breakfast or a Grab & Go option; and a comfortable and restful sleep with high quality bedding and pillow menu.

IHG currently has 5 hotels operating under three brands in New Zealand: InterContinental, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn, with Holiday Inn Express Christchurch city centre marking the launch of the fourth brand in the country.

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Julia Hunt

International Trade Marketing Manager

Where's Julia? She's at TRENZ, New Zealand's largest trade event showcasing the amazing city and region to international buyers. Over the course of 3 days, over 50 meetings were held with Senior Staff and Product Managers, educating them on what to see and do in the city and the region.